The Mark of Zorro: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

The Mark of Zorro, credited to Johnston McCulley, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

About the work

The LibriVox catalogue summary, preserved with the recording, reads:

LibriVox recording of The Mark of Zorro by Johnston McCulley. Read in English by Mark F. Smith In Spanish California, a troubling pattern had developed. The natives were reduced to peasants, the Franciscan friars that ministered to them were derided, and the only people who mattered were the caballeros – who styled themselves as knights of the New World. These men strutted about in elegant clothes, riding magnificent horses, and sporting rapiers at their sides that they were quick to draw if they felt their honor was affronted. Into this world burst Zorro (Spanish for “fox”). A later-day Robin Hood, he stole from the rich and gave to the poor, but he also took it upon himself to punish men who had notably abused others. Cloaked and masked, appearing suddenly from the dark, he always stayed ahead of the manhunt launched at his heels. The authorities called him a highwayman. And when the doings of a corrupt governor began to affect the good people around the pueblo of early Los Angeles, Zorro responded – vigorously. Summary by Mark Smith

Recording facts

• Recording title: The Mark of Zorro
• Author credits: Johnston McCulley
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 39
• Listed recording duration: 7:35:01

Catalogue topics

• zorro
• spanish california

Opening tracks: first 24 of 39

1. 01 - Pedro, the Boaster — 12:15
2. 02 - On the Heels of the Storm — 14:11
3. 03 - Señor Zorro Pays a Visit — 8:09
4. 04 - Swords Clash and Pedro Explains — 14:59
5. 05 - A Ride in the Morning — 9:37
6. 06 - Diego Seeks a Bride — 13:47
7. 07 - A Different Sort of Man — 12:08
8. 08 - Don Carlo Plays a Game — 14:06
9. 09 - The Clash of Blades — 13:28
10. 10 - A Hint at Jealousy — 11:26
11. 11 - Three Suitors — 12:26
12. 12 - A Visit — 16:43
13. 13 - Love Comes Swiftly — 16:08
14. 14 - Captain Ramón Writes a Letter — 8:05
15. 15 - At the Presidio — 14:46
16. 16 - The Chase That Failed — 9:13
17. 17 - Sergeant Gonzales Meets a Friend — 9:47
18. 18 - Don Diego Returns — 8:05
19. 19 - Captain Ramón Apologizes — 12:32
20. 20 - Don Diego Shows Interest — 7:55
21. 21 - The Whipping — 10:53
22. 22 - Swift Punishment — 10:05
23. 23 - More Punishment — 9:29
24. 24 - At the Hacienda of Don Alejandro — 16:29

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